Damn, you articulated, and quite well I might add, the exact reasons why I love my iPhone.......
I also bought the $50.00 3GS and we will be able to get the IOS5 upgrade free in Oct. more cool features....check them out on the Apple website......
I am still astounded at the power I possess, even sitting in a MacDonald's parking lot. If I could set phasers on stun it would be near perfect.
I am still a little uncomfortable using it around other people. They look at you like you are playing some dumb game or listening to rap music. Forget games & music, I am watching my dwindling portfolio, looking for a restaurant, or reading a good book. Dumb phone games are for the truly unmotivated.